Fragrance comparison

Paris – Édimbourg vs Bleu Piscine

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,299 ratings analysed

3 wins

Paris – Édimbourg

Chanel

4.291,290 votes

Rank #27,894 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Bleu Piscine

Reservation

4.339 votes

Rank #47,105 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris – Édimbourg takes 3 of 4 categories.

Paris – Édimbourg
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bleu Piscine
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paris – Édimbourg3/4

Bleu Piscine1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paris – Édimbourg
Sillage & projection: Bleu Piscine
Value for money: Paris – Édimbourg
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paris – Édimbourg

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Paris – ÉdimbourgChanel

Bleu PiscineReservation

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 1,290 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

1,290 votes

44%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityParis – Édimbourg

SillageBleu Piscine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value13

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

lavender48%

powdery30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

citrus48%

lavender30%

Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

CypressJuniper Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarLavenderVetiver

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVanilla

Top

Green MandarinLime

Heart

Juniper BerriesLavenderGeraniumRosemaryThyme

Base

CypressVetiver

InformationalShared notesCypress, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Paris – Édimbourg, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex48

Women6

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,894

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,105

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening is bracing. Chanel Paris - Edimbourg kicks off with a sharp blast of cold juniper berries and fresh green cypress that feels like stepping into a northern pine grove at sunrise. After ten minutes, the piercing freshness softens into aromatic lavender, earthy vetiver, and dry pencil-shaving cedar. A delica…

Reviews →

Bleu Piscine by Reservation opens with a tart punch of green mandarin and fresh lime oil. As the top notes settle, sharp juniper berries and garden rosemary give the heart an aromatic herbal lift over a dry cypress and vetiver foundation. Designed by perfumer Yann Vasnier, it delivers a solar, pool-deck freshness for …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paris – Édimbourg or Bleu Piscine?

Paris – Édimbourg takes 3 of 4 categories. Paris – Édimbourg is rated 4.29/5 from 1,290 votes; Bleu Piscine is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Paris – Édimbourg for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bleu Piscine for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris – Édimbourg or Bleu Piscine?

Paris – Édimbourg lasts longest (Paris – Édimbourg 56/100, Bleu Piscine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Édimbourg or Bleu Piscine?

Bleu Piscine projects furthest (Bleu Piscine 50/100, Paris – Édimbourg 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris – Édimbourg and Bleu Piscine smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Juniper Berries, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is Paris – Édimbourg or Bleu Piscine better for summer or winter?

Paris – Édimbourg suits daytime wear; Bleu Piscine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Édimbourg and Bleu Piscine?

Paris – Édimbourg has top notes of Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Cedar, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Vanilla. Bleu Piscine has top notes of Green Mandarin and Lime, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Lavender, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Cypress and Vetiver.